FC Barcelona News: 31 January 2016; Barca Edge Atletico Madrid, Barcelona B Extend Winning Run

FC Barcelona come back again in 2–1 victory over Atlético de Madrid | FC Barcelona Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez both scored before halftime to turn around an early one-goal deficit and lead FC Barcelona to a 2–1 La Liga triumph over nine-man Atlético Madrid on Saturday afternoon at Camp Nou. Koke put the Colchoneros up in the 10th minute on Saturday, but Barça completed their...

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La Liga News: 31 January 2016; Villarreal Continue Unbeaten Run, Inter to Sign Sevilla's Even Banega

Independiente reject Madrid bid for Benitez | FourFourTwo Argentina Primera Division outfit Independiente revealed they have rejected an offer by Real Madrid for promising youngster Martin Benitez. The 21-year-old has established himself as a key figure in Mauricio Pellegrino's squad since making his senior debut in 2011 after graduating from the club's academy. Why the footballing...

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Brilliant All-Action Lionel Messi Leads Barcelona Past Atletico Madrid

The Argentine wizard was everywhere as Barcelona went on to a key win. Lionel Messi is not having his best season in terms of goalscoring, in large part due to an injury that sidelined him and interrupted his rhythm. But for the five-time Ballon D'Or winner, it's not just about scoring. The man proved it again tonight against Atletico Madrid in a match that pitted the league...

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La Liga: FC Barcelona 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Match Review

A recap of the action from Barcelona comeback win against Atletico Madrid. Barcelona notched another hugely important scrappy win, this time against their (currently) closest rivals for the 2015-16 La Liga title. Atletico Madrid had gotten off to a better start, scoring first through Koke, but Barcelona clawed back with goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. The visitors...

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Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid, 2015/16 La Liga: Final Score 2-1 as Barça fight to comeback win

Barcelona may have taken a giant step towards the La Liga title with a great 2-1 comeback win over Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou, thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, with Koke scoring for the visitors. In what felt like a league final, the Blaugrana played a great match and sustained Atleti's toughness en route to a giant victory. There are still 17 matches to...

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Filipe Luis sent off for this despicable challenge on Lionel Messi

Barcelona are up a goal and now a man on Atletico Madrid after Brazilian defender, Filipe Luis, was sent off for this ridiculously bad tackle on Lionel Messi. Frustrated by blowing a lead to the Blaugrana, the Atleti player's rough play has finally cost them. E niente, Filipe Luis perde la testa e si fa espellere. Gara chiusa, mi sa. http://pic.twitter.com/kfZ9KGbrsw — Sciabolata...

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This Luis Suarez goal against Atletico is why Barcelona are unstoppable

Credit: user penguin672232 on r/Soccer Barcelona's attack is impossible to stop. Dani Alves is a right back and should not be able to make passes like this. Then the finish by Luis Suarez is a clinical as ever. Good luck trying to stop that... from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/1SQa3...

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Lionel Messi finishes clinically to pull Barcelona level with Atletico Madrid

Barcelona are level with Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou! Guess who? It's Lionel Messi with the equalizer after finishing with a first time shot! from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/1Q1iW...

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La Liga: FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid: Confirmed Lineups & Live Game Thread

Live game thread with confirmed lineups for Barcelona's La Liga clash with Atletico. La Liga: Jornada 22 Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain Kickoff: 30 January 2016, 16:00 CET Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco Lineups: Barcelona (4-3-3): 13. Claudio Bravo | 6. Dani Alves, 3. Gerard Pique, 14. Javier Mascherano, 18. Jordi Alba | 5. Sergio Busquets, 4. Ivan Rakitic, 8. Andres Iniesta...

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Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid, 2015/16 La Liga: Predict the Score

Styles make fights. This simple sentence actually means a lot in the fighting world. All of the great boxing matches are surrounded by this question: which style of fighting will come out on top? Some are ferocious strikers who can knock you out in just a few rounds with reckless abandon. Others like to take a methodical approach. They might no be as great at striking as...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 January 2016; Jordi Alba Back in Match Squad, Everything Ready for Big Game

Alba and Arda included in squad to face Atlético Madrid | FC Barcelona Luis Enrique named his squad on Saturday morning for the Liga match later in the day at home to Atlético Madrid at 4.00pm CET. Jordi Alba has been given medical clearance and is included in the list of 18, as is Arda Turan, who missed the last game with flu but is now back to full health and ready to take...

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La Liga News: 30 January 2016; Real Madrid Close to Monster Kit Deal, Madrid Duo Transfer Ban Suspended

RUMORS: Real Madrid close in on €1.4 BILLION deal - Goal.com Marca claims that Madrid is ‘a step away’ from signing a new 10-year contract with its current supplier, and will receive $150 million per season. The deal will be the biggest kit sponsorship deal in football history. As it stands, Manchester United holds that record with the 10-year deal the club signed with Adidas...

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FC Barcelona squad named for Round 22 of La Liga against Atlético Madrid

The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana open up the Camp Nou doors this Saturday to welcome Atlético Madrid for what could very well be the title-deciding fixture in this season of La Liga. And coach Luis Enrique has named the squad for the game. There are no surprises on the list, but there are certainly good news for the Catalan giants: Jordi Alba, who missed...

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Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid, 2016 Live Stream: Time, TV schedule, How to Watch La Liga online

Very few times a football match in the 22nd round of the league season is considered a title decider. After that match, there are sixteen more to go, and those three points don't really look huge for the outcome of the league. But sometimes, a win means more than three points in a huge match. This is the case for Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, who face off on Saturday afternoon...

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Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid, 2015/16 La Liga: Lineups, Goals, Videos, All Updates

Let us take you on a trip back in time. Please rewind to just a little over one year ago. It was a Sunday night, at Camp Nou, with a great duel ahead. Atlético Madrid, as always, came to the Catalan capital with one objective: defend and win, as they had done before. Diego Simeone was doing well with a lesser squad in comparison to his opponent, but he was good enough as...

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Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid, 2015/16 La Liga: Match Preview

Let us take you on a trip back in time. Please rewind to just a little over one year ago. It was a Sunday night, at Camp Nou, with a great duel ahead. Atlético Madrid, as always, came to the Catalan capital with one objective: defend and win, as they had done before. Diego Simeone was doing well with a lesser squad in comparison to his opponent, but he was good enough as...

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Jordi Alba, Arda Turan rejoin team training, set to return for Atlético Madrid match

Great news for Barcelona as the Blaugrana prepare for a gigantic La Liga encounter with Atlético Madrid. Full-back Jordi Alba, who missed the last ten days -- or three matches -- with a hamstring injury, and midfielder Arda Turan, who missed the midweek Cup game against Athletic Bilbao with a fever, both rejoined the team's training session on Thursday and Friday in preparation...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 January 2016; Barça continue training for Atlético Madrid, draw Valencia in Copa del Rey semi-finals

FC Barcelona to face Valencia in Copa del Rey semi-finals | FC Barcelona The first leg will be at the Camp Nou next Wednesday or Thursday, and one week later, the sides will meet again at Mestalla to decide who’ll be going to the final, where the winner of the other semi between Sevilla and Celta awaits. Arda Turan shares his thoughts on 'special' game against Atlético |...

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Copa del Rey 2015/16 Draw, Results: Barcelona to face Valencia in semi-final

The road to the Copa del Rey Final is set. The Spanish Federation took the time on Friday morning to put the four remaining teams in the Cup together for a quick draw of the competition's semifinals. With Sevilla, Celta Vigo and Valencia on the pot, there was no easy opponent for Barcelona to face. Somehow, the draw was kind. Barça will face the struggling Valencia, who had...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 January 2016; Barça Advance to Copa del Rey Semi-Final, Neymar Fined for Unpaid Taxes

FC Barcelona knock out Athletic for yet another semi-final appearance in the Copa del Rey | FC Barcelona Seat edges were invented for games like these. FC Barcelona spent over 40 minutes in an uncharacteristically precarious position but got three second half goals to knock Athletic Club Bilbao out of the Copa del Rey by a score of 3–1, 5–2 on aggregate, and qualify for the...

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La Liga News: 28 January 2016; Celta Vigo Dump Atletico Madrid from Copa del Rey, Chelsea's Charly Musonda Joins Real Betis

Celta Vigo upset Atletico in Copa del Rey quarterfinals | FOX Sports Antoine Griezmann did give Atletico a first half lifeline when he tied the match at 1-1 and substitute Angel Correa scored with 10 minutes to play, but this was an Atletico side too often lacking in attacking rhythm once again. Perhaps they were too aware that they must face Barcelona in a top of the table...

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FC Barcelona 3-1 Athletic Bilbao: Match Review

A look back at Barcelona's progression in the Copa del Rey thanks to a 3-1 win at the Camp Nou and 4-2 aggregate win. Athletic Bilbao seem to have become the Real Madrid of this season in the way that Barça are never more than a few weeks before another game against them. This game was the sixth meeting this season and the third meeting in January alone. This time it was...

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